§ 20-405. Wetland delineation.

(a)

It is the responsibility of the project applicant to determine whether a wetland exists on a subject property. It is the responsibility of the applicant to complete a wetland delineation and submit sufficient documentation of the wetland boundary to the city in a wetland delineation report. Wetland delineations shall be completed by, or under the direct supervision of, a certified wetland delineator. Three hard copies of the wetland delineation report must be submitted to the city's WCA agent. Additionally, an electronic copy of the delineated wetland boundaries must be submitted in a format compatible with the city's GIS database. Wetland delineations shall be valid for three years. Wetland delineations completed more than three years prior may be confirmed and/or updated by a qualified wetland professional through a site visit and submittal of a summary of the findings, a copy of the old delineation and a map depicting both the original and revised wetland boundaries, where applicable.

(b)

Wetland delineations do not need to be completed for properties adjacent to a proposed development that is under separate ownership. However, sufficient information must be presented to demonstrate that any proposed activities shall not directly or indirectly impact adjacent basins. The applicant shall review readily available information including, but not limited to, the city wetland inventory, national wetland inventory maps, topographic maps, soil survey maps, and recent and historic aerial photographs in preparing this assessment.

(Ord. No. 449, § 2, 5-14-07)